I think balding definitely matters but it’s not the end all be all of dating.

I would equate it to being on the same level as being short or fat.

Yes I know what you mean. When I was in my teenage years I got approached by a few women or at least they would express an interest when I would talk to them.

Recently I was at a night club with 2 friends and a group of 3 girls came up to talk to us. One sat next to me and immediately drunkly blurted out “ why do I get the bald guy.” My buddies were nice enough to tell the girls to fuck off after that, butI’m not gona lie, that hurt.

That being said I have never had a problem dating. It’s just I notice I don’t get the same reactions I use to when I had hair.